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Oil Prices Jump After Surprise OPEC Production Cut

Adding to global economic uncertainties, oil prices rose about 5 percent on Monday after Saudi Arabia and other major producers announced a surprise cut in...

Virgin Orbit’s Failed Launch Is a Blow to the Company

Richard Branson’s satellite launch company, which hasn’t recovered since a January mishap in Britain, has laid off nearly all its employees.

Saudi Aramco Reports Record Profit as Fossil Fuels Remain ‘Essential’

Saudi Arabia’s national oil company earned $161 billion last year, a nearly 50 percent jump over 2021, and said demand for oil would continue.

Oil Prices Rise on Talk of Russian Output Cut

Russia’s deputy prime minister said the country would reduce its oil production by about 5 percent to counter Western sanctions.

BP, in a Reversal, Says It Will Produce More Oil and Gas

The company said global concerns about energy security prompted the change, as it reported record profits for 2022.

Shell’s Profit Soared to $42 Billion in 2022

The record haul, pushed by high energy prices and a hunger for liquefied natural gas, came as a new chief signaled a more “balanced approach”...

Russian Diesel Is Europe’s New Embargo Target

The coming ban on Russian exports of refined oil products could strain energy markets and crimp Russia’s output.

British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy

The failure of Britishvolt is a blow to Britain’s plans to promote the manufacture of electric cars, and threatens the future of its automotive industry.

Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza

The state-owned mining company announced it had found Europe’s largest deposit of the vital minerals used in electric vehicles and other green technology.

Virgin Orbit Offers More Details on Rocket Failure

More than 110 miles above earth, the rocket’s second-stage engine prematurely shut down before entering orbit, causing the loss of nine satellites.